Rise of Christianity

The Byzantines believed the patriarch of Constantinople and other bishops were equal to the pope.

• True

• False

Crucifixion of criminals and political rebels was a common method of punishment by the Romans.

• True

• False

The message of Jesus—people should love God and one another—agreed with Jewish teachings.

• True

• False

A priest named Paul took Christianity to Ireland.

• True

• False

Christians, unlike the Jews, believed that multiple gods could be worshipped.

• True

• False

According to Christian tradition, who helped set up a Christian church in Rome after the death of Jesus?

• Paul of Tarsus, a Jew and Roman citizen

• Peter, a Jewish fisher from Galilee

• the bishop of Rome, or pope

• Theodosius, a Roman emperor

When Jesus was arrested after the Last Supper, what was MOST LIKELY the charge against him?

• celebrating the Jewish holy days of Passover

• committing treason or disloyalty to the government

• leading an unlawful meeting

• communicating parables and Beatitudes

One group of Jews called Zealots believed that they should

• avoid conflict with their rulers.

• establish communities away from Roman rule.

• fight the Romans for their freedom.

• ignore the Romans completely.

The Byzantines believed that this person, as God’s earthly representative, controlled both the Church and the

government.

• emperor

• governor

• pope

• Priest

How did Augustine interpret the words “take up and read”?

• Learn to read.

• Pick up your books and leave.

• Read the Bible.

• Read to the neighbor child.